US Border Patrol’s Drone Dilemma: Are We Watching the Border or Everyone Else?
US Customs and Border Protection is buzzing with excitement over human-portable drones. These lightweight uncrewed aircraft are the new frontier in border surveillance, able to launch faster than a bad stand-up routine and survive harsh conditions. Critics are concerned this drone strategy may extend its reach beyond the border.
Hot Take:
Buckle up, folks! The new age of border security reads like a sci-fi thriller. Forget about R2-D2 or WALL-E; it’s all about CBP’s super-sleuthing drones that are here to serve, protect, and possibly photo-bomb your desert selfies. The new motto? “To infinity and beyond… the border!”
Key Points:
- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is focusing on human-portable drones for real-time surveillance.
- The shift towards smaller drones aims for quick deployment and rugged performance in harsh environments.
- The drone fleet complements AI-enabled surveillance trucks for extended coverage.
- CBP still invests in larger drones despite past criticism of cost-effectiveness.
- Critics are concerned about drone use extending beyond border enforcement to domestic policing.
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